Israel to CST time conversion
CST is 9 hours behind Israel. After the next clock change (): CST is 8 hours behind Israel.
CST is always UTC-6. Right now most places that use CST are on CDT (UTC-5): CDT is 8 hours behind Israel.
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Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in Israel to convert it to CST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · Israel → CST
This table converts each hour in Israel to CST on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Israel | CST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | ✓ |
| 18:006:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 14:002:00 PM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use Israel (UTC+3) and CST (UTC-6); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: CST = Israel − 9h · Israel − 8h · CDT = Israel − 7h · CDT = Israel − 8h.
| Israel | CST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Israel | = 9:00 PM CST (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM Israel | = 10:00 PM CST (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM Israel | = 11:00 PM CST (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM Israel | = 12:00 AM CST |
| 10:00 AM Israel | = 1:00 AM CST |
| 12:00 PM Israel | = 3:00 AM CST |
| 3:00 PM Israel | = 6:00 AM CST |
| 5:00 PM Israel | = 8:00 AM CST |
| 6:00 PM Israel | = 9:00 AM CST |
| 8:00 PM Israel | = 11:00 AM CST |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working day in Israel and CST overlaps for 1 hour on 2026-10-21.
- Shared working hours
- 17:00–18:00 Israel · 08:00–09:00 CST
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
Israel and CST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | Israel | CST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, CST is 8 hours behind Israel. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 10:00 Israel until 2026-03-27 03:00 Israel, CDT is 7 hours behind Israel.
- From 2026-10-25 01:00 Israel until 2026-11-01 09:00 Israel, CDT is 7 hours behind Israel.
- From 2027-03-14 10:00 Israel until 2027-03-26 03:00 Israel, CDT is 7 hours behind Israel.
- From 2027-10-31 01:00 Israel until 2027-11-07 09:00 Israel, CDT is 7 hours behind Israel.
- From 2028-03-12 10:00 Israel until 2028-03-24 03:00 Israel, CDT is 7 hours behind Israel.
- From 2028-10-29 01:00 Israel until 2028-11-05 09:00 Israel, CDT is 7 hours behind Israel.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM Israel in CST?
9:00 AM Israel = 12:00 AM CST, using UTC+3 and UTC-6. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between Israel and CST change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: CST is 8 hours behind Israel; CST is 7 hours behind Israel. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in CST?
Read the CST clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between Israel and CST?
The shared 08:00–18:00 working window is 17:00–18:00 Israel / 08:00–09:00 CST, a total of 1 hour.
What is the time difference between Israel and CST now?
Right now, CST is 9 hours behind Israel. Conversion formula: CST = Israel − 9h · Israel − 8h · CDT = Israel − 7h · CDT = Israel − 8h.